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Thank You to Grace Chapel!

In November, Paul & Glenna Malkemes participated in Grace Chapel's Global Awareness Week. It was a real joy to reconnect with old and meet new friends at both the Lexington and Wilmington church campuses. We look forward to having the middle school students return to our 2012 Summer Missions Program.

Gift Cards are a Huge Help

One helpful way to support The Boston Project and families in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle is through gift cards. These gift cards are then used to buy essential products for the ministry or families while taking into consideration actual needs or recent product donations. Good stores: Stop & Shop, Shaws, Hannafords, Walmart, Target, and Staples.

Lenny Zakim Fund - Boston Project on WBZ Radio

Special thanks to our friends at the Lenny Zakim Fund for their gracious support of our work. On Saturday, Oct 1 (into Sunday) from 12:00 midnight-1:00 AM, we joined Jordan Rich, Jude Goldman (LZF) and the Jewish Organizing Initiative live on WBZ 1030 AM radio to discuss our work and Faith in Action. Listen to the audio here.

Collecting Food for Thanksgiving Baskets

This November, we will provide Thanksgiving Baskets for families in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle neighborhood of Dorchester. This is only possible with the help of neighbors, businesses and churches, who help us collect food. You can contribute financially or collect food with family and friends. Contact Liz to help us today.
* We have a full list of basket recipients and are not able to take any more requests. Thank you for understanding.

Adopt-a-Month - Snacks for Homework Center

We have 15-20 hungry children coming each afternoon for homework help. We are thankful to have individuals and churches adopt-a-month to donate snacks. Can you help provide fresh fruit, crackers, granola bars, popcorn, hot chocolate, string cheese, yogurt, and more? If you can make a snack donation, contact Dana to help out.

Become a New Church Partner

We love being in partnership with churches from the greater Boston area and beyond. It's a meaningful way to affirm your commitment to sowing to and receiving from God's work in urban areas of our own country. Partnerships involve opportunities to serve, connection to a ministry house and community, prayer, and financial gifts. Contact Paul for a one-on-one visit to discuss a new church partnership today.

Help Us Collect School Supplies for Kids

Backpacks, binders, notebooks, pens, markers, crayons, and more are needed to help provide school supplies to 100+ children and teenagers this fall. Watch for good sales! All donations can be sent to The Boston Project at 15 Elmhurst St., Dorchester, MA 02124. We're collecting items through mid-September.

Calling All Cooks! Care for our Summer Staff

Want a unique way to contribute to ministry in Boston? Love to cook (or even order take-out)? Then we invite you to bless our hard-working summer staff with a delicious meal this summer. We are in need of Wednesday Dinners and Friday Lunches (plus a couple other random days). If you're interested, check out the details and contact Sarah Riddle at 617-825-3290 or by email.

Building a New Rooftop Garden

We are moving forward to create the first rooftop vegetable garden in our neighborhood on The Boston Project's garage! We have a campaign to raise $15,000 during Summer/Fall 2011 to waterproof the roof, add stairs, install fencing, and build 20 raised beds. Contact Ben to volunteer or donate online.

Our New "Acts 2" Yard Sale

There is a powerful story in the biblical book of Acts of people selling their possessions to help those in need. The Boston Project is holding a GIANT yard sale May 27-28 to support our local families through programs and direct aid. We are now collecting donations of thousands of items to sell - furniture, household items, toys, electronics, good quality clothing, and more. Limited pick up for large quantity donations available. Contact Paul by email or call 617-929-0925.

Thank You So Much!

On December 1, 2010, we shared with you an urgent need. The Boston Project had to raise $23,000 in one month to meet crucial year-end expenses for our ministry. We are excited to report that through you, God exceeded our goal and provided $26,910! Thank you to all who gave during this season. We are grateful to have such generous partners in fulfilling the vision God has given us.

Final Fundraising for 2010

Update 12/30: Our remaining need is $5,549. On December 1st, we faced an immediate challenge. Giving to the ministry had declined by 11%. This created real financial pressure since missionaries only raise part of their support and the ministry covers all other expenses like the balance of payroll, health insurance, utilities for our ministry house, and outreach costs. Please consider a special gift online or by mail (address below) to help meet our ministries' basic needs.

Christmas Banquet for the Homeless

This is our 8th year of hosting a Christmas Banquet, and we are in need of financial donations of up to $1,000 to help with the cost of dinner for 140 people (a 25% attendance increase from last year). The dinner is hosted by Starlight Ministries for those homeless. We help by providing all the food and table decorations.

Dream of a Rooftop Garden

We are looking to create the first rooftop garden in our neighborhood on The Boston Project's garage! This block and poured cement eight-bay garage gets plenty of sun and is the perfect place to grow vegetables. We have a campaign to raise $2,500 by Spring 2011 to waterproof, add stairs, install fencing, and build raised beds. Contact us to volunteer or donate online.

Collecting Items for Fall Yard Sale

On Friday-Saturday, September 24-25, we will host our Annual Fall Yard Sale to raise funds for our Neighborhood Outreach Ministries. If you have been cleaning out this summer, send your treasures to The Boston Project. Household items, furniture, toys, glassware, and more is appreciated. Limited pick up is available - contact us.

Collecting School Supplies for Children

Binders, notebooks, pens, markers, crayons, and more are needed to help provide school supplies to 100+ children and teenagers this fall. Watch for good sales! All donations can be sent to The Boston Project at 15 Elmhurst St., Dorchester, MA 02124. We're still collecting items through mid-September.

30 New General Fund Donors in 2010

The General Operating Fund is a crucial, yet often unnoticed part of our ministry's budget. That is, until it runs out... The General Fund makes possible our Neighborhood Youth Ministry and Community Development outreach initiatives. Our 2010 need is $72,000. Consider joining us today as one of our 30 new monthly donors to help stabilize and advance the ministry. You can Donate Online today.

Calling all Cooks!

Want a unique way to contribute to ministry in Boston? Love to cook (or even order take-out)? Then we invite you to bless our hard-working summer staff with a delicious meal this summer. We are in need of Wednesday Dinners and Friday Lunches (plus a couple other random days). If you're interested, check out the details and contact Sarah Riddle at 617-825-3290 or by email.

Summer Program Needs

The Boston Project operates summer programs that involve hundreds of youth and adults in ministry and we need your help. Items include:

• Jump Ropes and Sports Balls
• Children's Bikes
• Back Packs and School Supplies
• Arts Supplies and Poster Board
• Leaf Rakes
• Boxes of Cereal

Coming Soon: Our New Annual Appeal

This year, we will launch a new annual appeal to help support our General Operating Fund. This critical fund supports our staff, outreach, and neighborhood youth programs (all of which are free) at our Neighborhood Ministry Houses. Our 2010 goal is to have 30 new individuals, families, or churches make a one-year commitment to help through prayer and financial support. Our annual is need $72,000. You can Donate Online today.

Supermarket Gift Cards Support Homework Center

Children and teenagers are hungry! Can you help us provide a healthy snack at our Homework Center? $10 or $25 gift cards to Stop & Shop or Shaws can make a significant daily difference for our young people. Motivate family and friends to collect 3-5 cards as part of your next special event or birthday party for The Boston Project.

Considering Supporting a Missionary Staff

Many Boston Project staff are here in part because of churches, families, and individuals who support them through regular or special financial gifts. Please consider joining their support team today by making a donation online or by mail.

Social Justice T-Shirts Now Available

We are excited to offer to you a new selection of Fair Trade, organic, or sweat shop free t-shirts printed with cool social justice slogans. These shirts along with vintage Boston Project shirts are available online for a suggested donation.

Black Friday-Cyber Monday Giving Report

A special thanks to those who gave during our Black Friday-Cyber Monday giving campaign. During those four days we raised $1,010 for our outreach programs along with additional gifts for our missionary staff. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. You can still give online today.

Black Friday-Cyber Monday Fundraising Campaign

The day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) is Black Friday followed by Cyber-Monday (Nov. 30) both known as days for fantastic in-store and online shopping deals. This year, we ask you amongst your shopping to help The Boston Project end our financial year in the black by making a special on-line contribution between Friday, November 27-30. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 during those 4 days!

Thanksgiving Baskets for Families

This year, we are hoping to provide 60 Thanksgiving Baskets for families in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester. This is only possible with the help of neighbors, businesses and church partners, who collect food, assemble and distribute baskets. You can contribute financially or collect food with family and friends. Contact Liz with any questions.

Columbus Day Yard Sale a Success!

We almost canceled this fall's yard sale due to low donations, but just days before, many donations started to arrive including helping to clean out a house for a senior. We thank God for the $2,000+ raised to support our Neighborhood Ministry House. Our next yard sale will be in May 2010 (and we're accepting donations already!).

Capital Improvement: Back Porches

The back porches on our Neighborhood Ministry House are in need of serious replacement. We have new plans drawn and several contractor's initial bids. The cost to replace this 3-story porch is $18,000. Your gift today will help make this home safe and increase outreach in our neighborhood. Donate online or by mail.

Columbus Day Weekend Yard Sale - Donations Needed

On Friday-Saturday, October 9-10, we will host our Annual Fall Yard Sale to raise funds for our Neighborhood Youth Ministries. If you have been cleaning out this summer, send your treasures to The Boston Project. Household items, furniture, toys, glassware, and more is appreciated. Limited pick up is available - contact us.

Give a Gift of a Teen Bible

Many of our young people do not have their own Bible and we also lack youth-oriented Bibles in our ministry house. Would you donate one today (we are in need of 20). Visit Christianbook.com for the Bible requested by our staff (cost $20.99 each). Bibles can be sent to 15 Elmhurst St., Dorchester, MA, 02124.

27 Ways to Get Involved!

There are more ways to give than with your pocketbook! Since the beginning of our ministry God has used people giving their time, energy, spiritual gifts, professional skills, and more to invigorate His work here in Dorchester. So we put together this list of 27 Ways to Get Involved this Summer with the hopes that you might find something that spurs your imagination to get involved in God's kingdom work in a new and creative way.

New Park Bulletin Board - So Close...$1,000 To Go

Our new children's park is about to open and the last item we need to raise funds for is a community bulletin board. This is a great way for neighbors both near and far to make a lasting investment in this park. Donate online by selecting interest "Park Bulletin Board" or send your gift to The Boston Project at 15 Elmhurst Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Boxes of Cereal and Lasagna

To help feed our hundreds of volunteers and staff this summer, we need your help. Organize your church one Sunday to have each family donate one box of cereal to The Boston Project, gather some friends to prepare lasagnas (frozen, uncooked) for a dinner, or contribute yourself. We need in total 100 boxes of cereal and 45 lasagnas. Contact to contribute.

Summer Bible Club - Sponsors Invited

Our 2009 "Summer of Discovery" program which includes Bible Club, Fun Fitness, and Fine Arts for neighborhood children is primarily supported by special gifts from churches and individuals. The cost to run this 6-week, free, drop-in outreach, which includes leadership jobs for two local youth, is $6,892. Because of the faith-aspect, this outreach really depends on your support (rather than grants). You can donate online today.

Used Vehicle Needed For Safety

In need of a reliable car or minivan to provide safe transportation for our women staff (particularly at night) and ministry purposes. If you have a good running vehicle to donate, please contact Paul today. A tax-deductible receipt available.

Homework Center - Home Makeover Needed

This spring, we need a group to help "makeover" our Homework Center. This combined living room/dining room could use two new computers, ceiling fans, an artist to paint inspiring messages on the walls, a photo gallery and more! Cost for materials not including volunteer labor is $1,300. Contact Paul to support this special project.

Our New 2008 Annual Report - Coming Soon!

By mid-January 2009 our new annual report highlighting all that God has done in this amazing year will be made available and posted online. Please contact us if you would like to receive a free copy.

Black Friday-Cyber Monday Fundraising Success

Thanks to everyone who gave a gift online between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You helped raise an additional $5,130 towards furthering our community outreach. Your gift will allow us to provide Christmas celebrations for 30+ children, a banquet for the homeless, and continue our neighborhood work. Donate online today.

Christmas Banquet for those Homeless

We need your help by providing some home-cooked food for our 8th annual Christmas Banquet for those who are homeless. On Saturday, December 13, 2008 we will hosting this unique festive feast with Starlight Ministries. Check out our Christmas Menu or consider a financial donation to help cover costs. Some have commented this is one of the best Christmas dinners in Boston!

Thanks for Thanksgiving Baskets!

With your support, we provided over 80+ large thanksgiving baskets with all the fixings and then some to families in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester. Special thanks to all who contributed financially and those who volunteered their time.

Donate Online on Black Friday

The day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) is known for great sales and scores of people Christmas shopping. This year, we ask you to give a gift to help The Boston Project end our financial year in the black by making a special on-line contribution between Friday, November 28-December 1 (Cyber Monday). Help us reach our goal of $10,000 during those 4 days!

Food for Thanksgiving Baskets

This Thanksgiving we will help provide over 100 Thanksgiving Baskets to local families. We are collecting can items such as corn, peas, cranberry sauce, and pie filling; dry goods such as stove top stuffing, bread mixes; 14-20 lb turkeys; and 64 oz bottles of cran juices. All donations must arrive at The Boston Project's home by Friday, November 21, 2008.

Thanks! Yard Sale Success

Thank you to everyone who contributed items to our fall Columbus Day yard sale - especially Trinitarian Congregational Church of Wayland. The weather was beautiful and we raised over $2,600 towards our neighborhood outreach ministries. Watch for notices about our upcoming May 2009 yard sale.

Thank You for School Supplies!

Dozens of churches and families donated school supplies this year to help youth and children excel academically. We couldn't have done it without you! School supplies are distributed primarily in September and October, but we accept donations throughout the year.

Give Back-to-School Supplies

In the early fall (September-October), The Boston Project helps to collect and distribute thousands of schools supplies to children and youth in our neighborhood. We only can do this because of families and churches who donate items (often bought when on sale!). Check out our School Supplies List and organize youthself and others to give today to help young people start off the school year right!

Garage Sale Almost Final!

After 10 years, we are finally closing on the purchase of an 8-bay car garage to use for tool storage and furniture donations in our neighborhood. Our fundraising drive to buy the Garage ends August 30th. Our outstanding need is $783. Consider a special online donation today.

Children's Bikes for Bike Day

On Thursday, July 17 (new date) we will host our 4th annual Bike Day! Neighbors and sponsors come together to provide and repair bikes for local children and youth for summer fun. Bike decorating, bike washing, and safety training are all part of the fun. 20+ new or gently used bikes needed. Contact to volunteer or contribute.

New Summer Fund - Hope Partners

In mid-May 2008, we will announce our new summer fund as a way that individuals, churches, and foundations can join us in providing a fun-filled, safe, and personally stretching summer for 50+ young people in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle.

Refrigerator & Dryer Needed Soon

The Boston Project is in need of a relatively new large capacity refrigerator and an electric dryer to help with housing for our summer staff team (20+ young adults!). Depending on distance, we may be able to come and pick up the item(s). Contact to schedule a donation.

Quality Appliances Needed

The Boston Project itself is in need of a large refrigerator (23+ cubits), a large capacity washer, and an electric dryer for our ministry house. We are looking for slightly newer models that may also help us save on electric consumption. To donate or with questions, please email or call 617-929-0925.

Hope Partners - Support Our Children

You and your church can join our urban outreach work with children and youth by becoming a Hope Partner. We invite you to adopt-a-month of outreach by volunteering, collecting snack and school supply donations, and contributing to our monthly $2,500 program cost. Contact by email or at 617-929-0925 to learn more.

Furniture Donations

Drop off your gently used furniture and we will help it find a new home in Boston. Beds, couches, washers and dryers, dressers, kitchen tables and chairs are in great need right now. Currently, pick up service is not available. A tax-deductible receipt is available. To donate or with questions, please contact by email or call 617-929-0925.

Labor Day Yard Sale - Donations Needed

On Friday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 1 we will host our 2nd Annual Labor Day Yard Sale to raise funds for our Neighborhood Youth Ministries. If you have been cleaning out this summer, send your treasures to The Boston Project. Limited pick up is available.

Summer Yard Sale - Donations Needed

Our Neighborhood Youth Ministries will host a yard sale on Saturday, June 16 to help raise funds for Higher Ground, a leadership development camping trip for our 12 summer youth interns. Send your treasures to The Boston Project today.

Distributing School Supplies and Snacks

Thanks to You! Since the first day of school, we have outfitted youth with notebooks, pens, pencils, calculators, markers, and more. Additionally, we are helping three Christian after-school programs with supplies including our own Homework Center which opens October 2, 2006. Please pray for our youth to succeed academically and grow spiritually.

1,000 Pairs of Jeans

During 2006, we are collecting 1,000 pairs of Men's Jeans for the homeless. Clean out your closet and organize your friends to collect as many jeans as possible. We also accept donations of new and gently used clothes for men and women. Donations are forwarded to Starlight Ministiries and Rosie's Place.

Furniture Donations

Drop off your gently used furniture and we will help it find a new home in Boston. Beds, couches, washer & dryers, dressers, tables, linens, and more needed. Currently, pick up service is not available. A tax-deductible receipt is available.

Giant Yard Sale - Donations Needed

On Saturday, May 20 we will host our 4th Annual Yard Sale to raise funds for our Neighborhood Outreach Ministries. Begin your spring cleaning today and send your treasures to The Boston Project. Limited pick up is available.

Help Us Finish Strong

As the 2005 fiscal year comes to a close, we have an unmet need of $16,000 in our General Fund. Would you consider a special donation online today?

Clothes for the Homeless

In partnership with Starlight Ministries, we are collecting new socks, new underwear, sweatshirts/ sweaters, and men's jeans for the homeless. Have your church or small group host a clothing drive this winter. It's getting cold outside!

Become a Monthly Supporter

We are praying for 20 new online supporters to contribute $25/month in 2005. Join Us by setting up recurring donations that are automatically debited from your bank account.

Donation Lists

Involve your church in collecting program and outreach supplies for The Boston Project.

Homework Center Supplies
Ugly Quilt Supplies
Clothing for the Homeless

Snow Blower Needed

During the winter, The Boston Project cleans the sidewalks in front of our home, a neighborhood park, and for our local seniors. We need a strong snow blower able to clean a large path.

Help: Leaking Roof

The Boston Project's roof leaks in over six spots and $7,000 is still needed to make the repairs. We hope to fix the roof in October, but can do so only with your help. Generous donors have sent over $4,700 towards the project (Thank You!). Donations still needed.

Minivan or Truck

We desperately need a vehicle to transport our service & outreach supplies around the city. Tax-deduction available.

Thank You!

Thank You for your donations for our Annual Yard Sale. On May 8th, we raised over $2,300 towards our summer service & outreach by selling your "treasures".

Ashmont Hill Yard Sale

On Saturday, May 8th, we will have a site at this annual yard sale attracting over 3,000 shoppers. Your donations of yard sale items will help benefit our service & outreach work. Contact us for a pick-up soon!